Fact-Check: Indian Army Presence at Airports Across Bangladesh
Claim: A video circulating on social media alleges that the Indian Army is present at an airport in Bangladesh amid ongoing violence in the country. Verdict: False. The claim is…
Fact-Check: Kerala Schools Introduce ‘Fake News Detection’ Modules in ICT Curriculum
Claim: Kerala schools have introduced ‘Fake News Detection’ modules in their ICT textbooks for Classes 5 and 7, with plans to expand these lessons to more grades in the coming…
Fact-Check: Impact of AI, Misinformation, and Disinformation on India’s Elections
As India, the world’s most populous democracy, prepares for its upcoming general elections, concerns have emerged regarding the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI), misinformation, and disinformation on the electoral…
Fact-Check: Misinformation Campaigns and Their Impact on Bangladesh-India Relations
Claim: Following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh has descended into chaos, with misinformation campaigns in India exacerbating tensions and potentially threatening the future of Bangladesh-India relations.…
Fact Check: Zelenskyy Did NOT Respond to a Question About Kursk With a Smile
A video of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has gone viral on social media, with claims that he smiled and responded with “I don’t know” when asked about the situation in…
Fact Check: Photo of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina crying has gone viral on social media
Photo of Sheikh Hasina crying has gone viral on social media, with claims that it was taken in India. However, the actual context of the picture is different. Claim: A…
Fact-Check: Elon Musk Shares Misinformation on Social Media
Recently, Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), faced controversy after sharing a misleading and fabricated headline from a far-right British political party.…
Factcheck: Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from Olympics
In a major development at the Paris Olympics 2024, India’s Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified after failing to meet the required weight for her 50 kg gold medal bout. Although…
Fact Check: Photo of ‘New Legend of Olympics’ Shooting Backwards is Edited
Claim: A viral photo shows a ‘new legend of Olympics’ shooting backwards. Fact Check: False. The photo is edited. Investigation A viral photo claims to show a ‘new legend of…
Fact check: Trump’s claim that VP changed her identity
Claim: Donald Trump recently alleged that vice president Kamala Harris “happened to turn Black” some years ago. Here’s a fact check on his claim. Donald Trump recently alleged that vice…